Zip 55031 (Hampton, MN) Climate

The climate in 55031 Hampton, MN is generally mild throughout the year, characterized by four distinct seasons. In the summer months, temperatures typically range between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 40 to 55 degrees at night. The winter season brings colder temperatures that may drop below zero on occasion but usually remain above 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring and Fall are transitional periods of milder weather with occasional bouts of rain or snowfall. Overall, Hampton enjoys a pleasant climate perfect for outdoor activities all year round.

Hampton (zip 55031), Minnesota gets 33 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hampton (zip 55031) averages 43 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 196 sunny days per year in Hampton (zip 55031). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hampton (zip 55031) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 106 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 33 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 55031 zip code is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Minnesota.

9.2 Summer - 3.9 Winter

August, June and July are the most pleasant months in the 55031 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Hampton, Minnesota	United States
	Unlock	38.1 in.
	42.5 in.	Unlock
	Unlock	106.2 days
	196 days	Unlock
	82.0°	85.8°
	Unlock	21.7°
	6.6	Unlock
	Unlock	4.3
	1015 ft.	Unlock

Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for the 55031 zip code with an average high temperature of 82.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Minnesota. In the 55031 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 55031 zip code are June, August and July.

In the 55031 zip code, there are 6.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Minnesota.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 55031 zip code with an average of 5.4°. This is warmer than most places in Minnesota.

In the 55031 zip code, there are 153.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Minnesota.

In the 55031 zip code, there are 28.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Minnesota.

The humidity is usually comfortable in the 55031 zip code but some summer days can be muggy. July is the most humid month, though it is still relatively mild compared to many other places. The most humid months are July, August and June.

August is the wettest month in the 55031 zip code with 4.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is February with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 40% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 32.6 inches in the 55031 zip code means that it is wetter than most places in Minnesota.

June is the rainiest month in the 55031 zip code with 11.7 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.5 rainy days. There are 106.2 rainy days annually in the 55031 zip code, which is rainier than most places in Minnesota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 42.5 inches in the 55031 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Minnesota. January is the snowiest month in the 55031 zip code with 9.7 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

Reviews for Hampton

See all ()

Write a Review

Start Your Review of Hampton

Jobs

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.